Awareness of the growing problem of food waste has been on the rise lately, so we’re excited to bring you the story behind another business that’s helping to solve this issue. The Pretty Ugly company saves tomatoes that are still good enough to eat— but not perfect enough for store shelves—and transforms them into some darn tasty salsas. The perfect pairing? Their line of tortilla chips, made with spent grain from breweries. Co-founder Lysanne Bourret shares how this Montreal-based company went from an idea to a successful coast-to-coast business.

Spring has sprung and we can’t wait to dust off our gardening gloves, dig into the dirt and start planting. Gardening isn't just a hobby; it's a fantastic way to get some exercise, relax, and do your part for the planet. Plus, in a few months you’ll have the satisfaction and convenience of fresh garden veggies right at your fingertips!

Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at Pomme Port Coquitlam and Pomme Nanaimo

We’re celebrating Earth Month with a special sales event on April 27th! Everything in the store is 10% off all day, so it’s a great time to stock up on your favourite sustainable and ethically-made products! Plus you can enter to win fab gift baskets full of zero-waste, eco-friendly items. 🌍 👊 We'd love to see you 💚💙💚

Carrying on the family business of traditional bread making started by their father, Olivier, is the brother and sister team of Solal and Thais Audibert who run Olivier’s Breads (Olivier’s La Boulangerie) in Coquitlam. These delicious breads have come to be a favourite at Pomme, enjoyed for not only their taste, but the fact that all their products are made with as few ingredients as possible and nothing artificial. Olivier’s daughter Thais tells us how it all started with her father back in France.

March means spring is almost here, and that has us extra focussed on fresh, green things! Microgreens keep sprouting up in more varieties and continue to be very popular, and we’re not surprised—microgreens are fantastic!

Saturday, March 9th, 2024

Pomme's 10th Birthday on March 9th promises to be an incredible celebration! Enter to win amazing prizes, including FREE GROCERIES FOR A YEAR ($5,200 value)! Enjoy door crashers, a 10% storewide discount, and exclusive 1-day deals. From 10 - 4 we’ll have free cake, coffee, samples, demos, and you can give our prize wheel a spin! Hope you can make it!

We’re delighted to bring you our interview with Gina Arsens, founder and CEO of Vancouver company Yumasoy, maker of OmNoms—those amazingly flavourful, wholesome and scrumptious plant-based meat alternatives. OmNoms was created to help make it easy and convenient to eat a plant-based diet, without giving up taste or compromising your standards for healthy ingredients. With flavours like Mediterranean, Teriyaki, Thai Yellow Curry, and Original (so you can get creative with your own seasonings), your taste buds will be very satisfied. Read on to hear how it all began.

The start of a new calendar year is often a time for reevaluating our routines and setting goals, particularly as it comes on the heels of the (well-deserved) indulgences of the holiday season. It’s all well and good to make plans for a fresh start and a reset if you feel motivated to do so, but implementing too many changes at once, in the depth of winter, might not be a recipe for long-term success. Instead, consider a seasonal approach, aligning shifts in your routines with the cycles of nature.

Supporting local, sustainable farms is a principle we share with this month’s featured Meet the Maker, Desiree Lyver, founder of Hornby Island Tea. She wanted to start a business that would support practices that were good for both our planet and our bodies, and crafting herbal tea blends with local herbs fit this model perfectly. Hornby Island teas are blended in Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island with locally-grown herbs from Hornby Island, along with tea carefully selected from sustainably sourced family-run farms in India and South Africa for unique flavour profiles with health benefits.

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024

Join us for 15% OFF ALL DAY on Super Saturday!! We’d love to see you! ❤️

Hooray for the holiday season—the time for delicious treats and festive flavours! The pull to veer off course from our healthy habits is completely understandable with the irresistible array of sweet and tasty treats all around us. But fear not, for there's a way to revel in the festive indulgences while still nurturing your body with goodness. It’s all about balance. We’ve put together a few tips to indulge mindfully over the holidays.

This month’s Meet the Makers interview is with Rouvé Hembling, the founder of Your Green Kitchen, the eco-friendly company from Nakusp, BC, that helps you transition to using less plastic in your kitchen and home with reusable, organic cotton fabric bowl covers, tea towels, produce bags, tote bags and more—all while enjoying the beauty of nature-themed local artwork. 

This month, we’re delving into the world of coffee substitutes with the herbal coffee alternative, Raven Roast. This Slocan Valley based business was founded by Brendan Murray-Nellis, an acupuncturist and former coffee enthusiast. We checked in with Brendan's wife, Rachelle, who joined the venture in 2017 and shares her husband's deep passion for the soothing blends that comprise Raven Roast's line of mindfully sourced, organic products. These blends aren't just delicious; they also offer a harmonious experience, leaving you relaxed, energized, and in balance, all without the downsides of caffeine.

There's nothing quite like settling in with a captivating book or binge-watching your favorite series on a cozy autumn night. And what pairs perfectly with these moments of literary or cinematic indulgence? A mouth watering, irresistible snack, obviously!  While snack foods are often perceived as guilty pleasures, the truth is, you don't have to compromise between healthiness and tastiness. There are tons of fall-friendly, healthy snack options that will elevate your cozy nights to a whole new level.

Saturday, November 18th, 2023
We have a Customer Appreciation Day coming up on Saturday, November 18th at both Pomme locations: Port Coquitlam and Nanaimo! It means the world to us to be part of the beautiful local community and to have your continued support. Let’s celebrate together! You'll be able to shop for 10% OFF storewide, connect with some of our local vendors who will being doing demos and providing samples, and you can enter to win some fantastic gift baskets filled with premium, all-natural health and wellness products! Plus, you can give our prize wheel a spin from 10 - 4 (everyone’s a winner!) We can't wait to see you. ❤️

The brisk October air invites us to indulge in cozy comforts like clutching a steaming mug of tea, latte, or a revitalizing beverage. These warm elixirs serve as morning motivators, evening wind-downs, or soothing self-care respites during hectic days. What's more, they come with the added benefit of incorporating healing herbs and spices into your daily routine, complementing your wellness regimen and harnessing nature's therapeutic powers. Discover a selection of our favorite earthy, invigorating herbs and spices to elevate your hot drinks, keeping you in harmony with the season and supporting your well-being.

What do you get when you blend together the ethos of an ethical, earth-friendly,  heart-centred business with all-natural, high-quality ingredients and a generous dose of creativity, fun, and rebel spirit? You get the revolutionary success story of Routine! Founded by sisters-in-law Neige and Pippa back in 2012 in Calgary, Routine has grown over the years thanks to their wildly popular, beautiful and effective products, a loyal fanbase, and an ever-evolving range of naturally scented deodorants, body, and hair care products.

It’s a pleasure to introduce you to Kimberly and Jasmine, the mother-daughter team behind Big Mountain Foods! This Vancouver company was one of the pioneers in the plant-based protein movement, bringing veggie patties to the market in the 1980s. Continuing to innovate and expand, their recent development of revolutionary soy-free tofu products is ensuring that their mission of “creating food for everyone at the dinner table” is being met. Learn more about this fantastic family business in our mini interview.

With the abundance of fresh produce at this time of year, quick pickling (also known as refrigerator pickling) is a fantastic way to capture and extend the flavours of late summer. You can transform seasonal vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and peppers into tangy and crunchy variations that serve as a vibrant accompaniment to meals, adding a burst of flavour and a zesty twist. The quick pickling method is practically foolproof and you can enjoy your creation in just a few hours!

SOLD OUT! Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 6 - 8PM

Pomme Nanaimo, 6560 Metral Drive, Nanaimo

Join us for a fun-filled evening in support of the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre! 🌟 We'll have tasty natural snacks to nibble, swag bags to take home, games, demos, a raffle, samples, prizes, exclusive offers and everything in the store will be 10% off! All proceeds from ticket sales and raffle go to Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre.

SOLD OUT! Friday, October 20, 2023 from 6 - 9PM

Pomme Port Coquitlam, #9-2755 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam

Come join us for an amazing evening in support of a great cause – the Charlene Reaveley Children's Charity! 🌟 It's going to be a fun night filled with games, delicious natural snacks, swag bags, samples, a raffle, prizes, and exclusive offers! Plus, everything in the store will be 10% off so you can save on all your favourites! 🎉 Let's have fun while supporting an incredible local charity together! 🌈🌼

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

Join us for our annual Back-to-School sale on Saturday, September 9th when you can take 10% OFF STOREWIDE, enjoy samples and demos from local vendors, enter to win awesome gift baskets, and take our prize wheel for a spin!

As the last days of summer drift away, September brings with it a renewed sense of purpose and fresh opportunities. While bidding farewell to summer may feel bittersweet, the arrival of September presents a chance to reestablish routines and set positive habits for the months ahead. Here are some practical tips to help you smoothly transition into September, ensuring a seamless return to regular schedules. Get ready to welcome September routines with renewed energy and enthusiasm!

Meet Arnaud and Max, founders of Vancouver-based Wize Tea, the revolutionary coffee leaf-based drinks that not only taste great and are good for you, they help support the livelihoods of coffee growers in Nicaragua while helping to reduce food waste. It’s an ingenious product and a win-win for consumers, growers, and the environment. Let’s get to know one of the co-founders, Arnaud, in this month’s mini interview.

Hornby Organic Energy Bars and new O-Snack Bars are tremendously popular as healthy, grab-and-go, gluten-free snacks. What you might not know is that this local family business was inspired by another great product we love: Hornby Island Energy Balls. It’s a wonderful story of a cross-generational family working together, entrepreneurial innovation, and the power of simple, wholesome ingredients, made with love.

The sheer abundance of berries in this region is a cause for celebration, but their fleeting nature requires us to employ some clever techniques to ensure they don't go to waste. So let’s explore various methods to keep berries fresher for longer, along with some ideas for different ways to enjoy them, both of which will allow you to savour their exquisite flavors and prevent their premature demise.

The combination of fresh herbs and fruit provide endless possibilities for tantalizing and healthy summertime treats. Learn how to make a herb-infused simple syrup to create uniquely delicious drinks, fruity popsicles, and even ice cream to give your summer a herbalicious twist!